How to navigate this diversity, what wallpaper to choose for a children's room so that the resulting renovation result pleases the aesthetic sense, and at the same time the room fully meets all the requirements for children's rooms?
When choosing wallpaper for a child's room, first of all, you need to consider how well it meets safety requirements. Of course, you should also keep in mind that their appearance matches the overall style of the room.
Types of wallpaper
Wallpaper for children's rooms is available on almost all existing substrates, but not all of them are suitable for use in a room intended for a child. Let's look at the most suitable wallpaper for a child's room.
Paper. Paper-based wallpaper is an excellent option, environmentally friendly and safe. Of course, they must have a quality certificate, since dyes are used in production, and they must also be safe for the health of the child. The main disadvantage of this material is its fragility, however, in a nursery this is rather a plus, since the tendency of children to draw on the walls, and at an older age to stick posters and photographs on them, leads to the need to frequently replace the wallpaper.
Liquid wallpaper. The composition includes cotton fibers, particles of tree bark, mica, and gelatin. The main advantage is good insulating properties combined with safety; such wallpaper does not emit harmful substances into the air. In addition, they are practical: damaged areas can be easily restored using freshly prepared solution. The appearance is preserved for a long time, the only negative is the higher price compared to paper ones.
Wallpaper with PVC coating. AntiMarker photo wallpapers are produced especially for active children and teenagers. Their synthetic coating will withstand scratches, dirt does not stick to it, children's drawings and greasy stains can be washed off from these wallpapers with any dishwashing detergent. Cartoon frames, landscapes, fairy-tale and fantasy scenes are used as drawings - when choosing wallpaper for a children's room, you can choose an option to suit every taste. Pasting wallpaper is quite simple. The only problem is environmental friendliness. In this case, it is mandatory to have a certificate confirming that the coating does not contain compounds that release harmful substances into the air.
Cork. This is an excellent material with a number of valuable properties. It does not interfere with air exchange, reduces heat transfer and increases the sound insulation of walls, is pleasant to the touch and absolutely safe. Due to its structure, it softens blows - the likelihood of getting hurt by hitting a wall is practically reduced to zero. Other natural materials – bamboo, jute, reed, rattan – also have similar properties. All of them are used in the production of wallpaper. The main disadvantage of natural materials is their high cost.
Color scheme for children's room
A child’s susceptibility to any influences from the external environment is much higher than that of an adult, so it is especially important what colors the children’s room will be decorated with. If the composition of the wallpaper affects the physical condition of the child, then the color has a direct effect on the nervous system and psyche.
Some colors and color combinations can delight and increase the activity of the nervous system, while others, on the contrary, depress its functioning, which must be taken into account when choosing wallpaper design for a child’s room. A person’s perception of color changes with age, and these changes occur especially quickly from the moment of birth until the completion of the basic formation of the body. The period of growing up can be roughly divided into several stages:
- From 0 to 3. At this time, the baby should be surrounded by soft colors, pastel shades, their combinations should be calm, not irritating. “Bleached” light colors will create a joyful and at the same time peaceful atmosphere, promoting the proper development of the nervous system.
- From 3 to 6. You can add bright, cheerful colors and images of cartoon characters. The only rule: the figures on the walls should not be larger in size than the child himself, otherwise they will depress his psyche. Too contrasting color combinations are undesirable, as are chaotic images of geometric shapes, especially with sharp corners - they personify danger and cause anxiety.
- From 6 to 9. The circle of friends expands, new interests appear - and they can be reflected in the design of the room. For example, you can paste wallpaper with a map of the starry sky on the ceiling, and turn one of the walls into a map of the world. You can use more active color combinations.
- From 9 to 12. The child begins to realize himself as an individual, learns to defend his interests, at this age he undergoes the final division by gender. When decorating a room, you should consult with your child.
- After 12. Teenagers are already fully formed individuals with their own preferences. At this age, a child can decorate his room the way he wants - full-wall posters, futuristic photo wallpapers or images of idols.
What people often pay attention to when choosing a child’s room
Why is the process of choosing an interior considered difficult? When starting a complete renovation of a house, or converting an ordinary room into a children's room, the question most often arises: what to glue? It is not uncommon that the choice of style for a children's room becomes the most intriguing. The future environment, mood and comfort of the child depend on the choice of adults. After all, if the child is already an adult, then you can ask him what room he dreams about. But the choice is not always so simple; it is also important to take into account various construction and organizational details. Let's look at a few factors to consider when choosing coverage:
- room functionality;
- safety of materials used in finishing;
- degree of illumination;
- gender and age of the child;
- the interior of the rest of the house or apartment.
In order to please everyone with our choice, we suggest considering all the highlighted aspects in turn.
Options for girls
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Photo wallpaper for girls
Traditionally, for girls’ rooms, light shades of the warm part of the spectrum are chosen - red, pink, warm yellow, delicate green, peach, lavender and mint tones.
Drawings on wallpaper for the walls of a children's room intended for girls can depict animals, cartoon characters, beautiful landscapes, castles, carriages, crowns and other royal paraphernalia.
Features of choosing wallpaper for children of different sexes
In cases where there are two or even more children of different sexes in a family, and it is not possible to allocate a separate room for each, the question is asked - how to arrange a common nursery? If the children are close in age, the problem is easier to solve. While they are small, each will only need a separate place to sleep, but the area for games and various activities can be shared. At this time, using wallpaper, you can zone the room into separate zones according to a functional principle: a sleeping area and a play area.
Older children will want to have a separate space, even if not limited by walls. Wallpaper for a boy's and a girl's children's room in different colors will help to highlight such a personal zone. You can also emphasize the difference with texture and pattern. For example, decorate the “half” of the girl with polka dot wallpaper, and the “half” of the boy with stripes.
Style diversity
The nursery can also be decorated by choosing a single style. Of course, a very young child will not appreciate all the advantages of the interior, but a sense of style will subconsciously be formed in him.
Scandinavian style
A good option for a child's bedroom. The color combination of wallpaper in a nursery, inherent in this style, is a juxtaposition of light shades. Ideal for a room whose windows face north. You can cover the entire space with plain canvases. Or you can make one wall an accent wall by placing some kind of drawing on it. Scandinavian style also involves the use of imitation textures: brick or wood.
French "Provence"
Elegance, charm, lightness - of course, this is all “Provence”. The best place for a little princess to live. The color of wallpaper for a child's girl of this style can be chosen from any of the entire palette of pastel shades. And such a room will be complemented by antique white wooden furniture.
Modern style
The key to modern style is minimalism. Wallpaper in one tone, or with a pattern, but very simple and concise. Furniture should also be as simple and clear as possible.
Timeless classic
The classic style is characterized by monochromatic coverings or coverings with a pattern, for example, flowers or interesting ornaments, a strict cage or stripe. You can also decorate the interior with an unusual texture - embossed wallpaper.
Photo gallery
Photo 1. Calm beige wallpaper with white stripes is suitable for a newborn girl or boy.
Photo 2. Wallpaper with imitation brick in the bedroom of a teenage boy allows you to create a modern loft style.
Photo 3. Neutral beige wallpaper in a children's room allows you to decorate the wall with a variety of stickers or drawings of the child's choosing.
Photo 4. Space-themed photo wallpaper is perfect for a boy’s bedroom.
Photo 5. Checkered wallpaper will help create a universal look for a room, suitable for both girls and boys.
Photo 6. Beige wallpaper with a picture of a lighthouse and a sail helps create a nautical style in the bedroom for two boys.
Photo 7. The children's bedroom is divided into two parts using a wardrobe and wallpaper with a different pattern in each half.
Photo 8. Narrow or wide stripes on a white background - such wallpaper is suitable for a children's room for children of any age.
Photo 9. The “princess” room is covered with delicate pink wallpaper; in the sleeping area, the wall is decorated with an image of a stylized castle.
Photo 10. Calm blue wallpaper with a small pattern on one wall, and a plain one with a large pattern in the form of tree branches on the other - a wonderful combination, suitable for both boys and girls.
Wallpaper for a teenager
The interior of a teenage room should not be overloaded with very bright, saturated colors. The color of the walls should promote relaxation and rest, and not disturb the fragile nervous system.
Light-colored wallpaper for a teenager's room is best suited. If the child insists on decorating the walls with bright decorations, then a horizontal combination can be used. Wallpaper in rich shades should be glued to the lower part of the wall, and light shades to the upper part.
In addition, photo wallpapers for a teenager will help to add color to a light interior; it is better to leave the choice of images to him himself.
As a rule, girls prefer photographs of flowers, landscapes, the sea, city streets, and idols. And boys prefer racing cars, famous athletes, airplanes, and city views.
You can decorate an accent wall with wallpaper with various fashionable prints and designs. They will make a teenager's room stylish and ultra-modern.
